Media Staff
the people behind the service
Meet AMY GURNSEY, Media Technician at Tomek-Eastern Elementary:
- Manages elementary Media Center
- Checks books in/out for student and teacher patrons
- Returns books to shelves
- Sets up thematic displays
- Runs reports for overdue books
- Conducts inventory
- Orders supplies and resources
- Catalogs resources
- Under guidance of Media Specialist, manages the collection
- Assists with the deployment of technology
- Works with building staff to accommodate curricular needs
- Creates a welcoming atmosphere for learning
- Fosters a love of reading and life-long learning
Meet LAUREN UNDERWOOD, Media Technician at State Road Elementary:
- Manages elementary Media Center
- Checks books in/out for student and teacher patrons
- Returns books to shelves
- Sets up thematic displays
- Runs reports for overdue books
- Conducts inventory
- Orders supplies and resources
- Catalogs resources
- Under guidance of Media Specialist, manages the collection
- Assists with the deployment of technology
- Works with building staff to accommodate curricular needs
- Creates a welcoming atmosphere for learning
- Fosters a love of reading and life-long learning
Meet JUDY WARDLOW, Media Technician at North Road Elementary:
- Manages elementary Media Center
- Checks books in/out for student and teacher patrons
- Returns books to shelves
- Sets up thematic displays
- Runs reports for overdue books
- Conducts inventory
- Orders supplies and resources
- Catalogs resources
- Under guidance of Media Specialist, manages the collection
- Assists with the deployment of technology
- Works with building staff to accommodate curricular needs
- Creates a welcoming atmosphere for learning
- Fosters a love of reading and life-long learning
Meet LYNN KENNINGS, Media Technician at AGS Middle School:
- Manages middle school Media Center
- Checks books in/out for student and teacher patrons
- Returns books to shelves
- Sets up thematic displays
- Runs reports for overdue books
- Conducts inventory
- Orders supplies and resources
- Catalogs resources
- Under guidance of Media Specialist, manages the collection
- Assists with the deployment of technology
- Assists with user account management
- Works with building staff to accommodate curricular needs
- Creates a welcoming atmosphere for learning
- Fosters a love of reading and life-long learning
Meet LUANN HALL, Library Technical Assistant at Fenton High School:
- Assists Media Specialist in managing the FHS Media Center
- Oversees Media Services students while they check books in/out to student and teacher patrons
- Oversees Media Services students while they return books to the shelves
- Assists Media Specialist in overseeing Media Services students as they work to maintain an organized library space
- Runs reports for overdue books
- Conducts inventory
- Creates Obligations Lists each semester
- Assists Media Specialist in ordering supplies
- Under guidance of Media Specialist, manages the collection
- Assists with the deployment of technology
- Assists with user account management
- Creates a welcoming atmosphere
- Fosters a love for reading and life-long learning
Meet the MEDIA SERVICES STUDENT ASSISTANTS at Fenton High School
The 2018-2019 Media Services Students were: Dow Kaenpracha, Norvia Brandt, Sabrina Hall, Erica Hering, Delaney Fries, Emily Austin, Sara Eisenbies, Erin Carter, Jessica de Boyerie, and Grace Niec
Each year 1-2 students work at the circulation desk each class period assisting the Media Specialist and the Library Technical Assistant with the daily operations of the Media Center. Their responsibilities include:
- Check in/out books and materials
- Shelve books
- Answer circulation desk phone
- Clean and organize Media Center
- Read and advertise new books
- Assist with setting up displays and bulletin boards
- Complete learning assignments
- Any other duties as given by Media Specialist/Teacher Rachael Hodges-Hassell
Meet RACHAEL HODGES-HASSELL, MLIS, District Media Specialist, High School Media Specialist, Media Services Teacher, and Online Course Supervisor at Fenton High School:
- Oversees all five district Media Centers
- Makes bi-monthly visits to each building
- Hosts bi-monthly Media Staff Meetings
- Teacher for the course titled Media Services at Fenton High School
- Sets up thematic displays to encourage reading
- Runs reports for data analysis
- Orders supplies and resources for the Fenton High School Media Center
- Catalogs resources for the Fenton High School Media Center
- Manages the Fenton High School Media Center collection
- Works collaboratively with the Director of Innovation to assist with technology deployment, user accounts, etc.
- Works with department chairs, the Diploma Program Coordinator, the School Improvement Chair, and the Director of Teaching and Learning to ensure necessary resources are available for students and staff
- Teaches mini-research lessons to all grade levels/subject areas
- Offers all 9th graders an FHS Media Center orientation
- Stays current on library trends and YA Literature
- Acts as a mentor/supervisor for students enrolled in online classes and GenNET ITV coursework
- Acts as mentor and resources to all staff members
- Attends REMC-14 Council meetings at the GISD each month
- Implemented Mindfulness and Yoga to assist meeting the building school improvement goal related to social-emotional learning needs
- Drop-In Yoga sessions during SRT
- Yoga with Mrs. Moore's Girls Fitness and Conditioning classes every Wednesday
- Yoga and Mindfulness with Mrs. Thompson's IB Theater class every Thursday
- Full Mindfulness Course with Mott Early Middle College - scheduled during the Month of May after Mott classes had been completed
Professional Development Opportunities:
- MAME Member
- MACUL Member
- REMC-14 Council Member
- Category 3 IB Librarian Training
- Category 3 Extended Essay Training
- Completion of MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) offered through The Crim Foundation
- Certified Yoga Ed Adolescent Yoga Instructor
- Completion of Mindfulness Fundamentals course offered through Mindful Schools
- Completion of Mindful Educator Essentials course offered through Mindful Schools
- Various Continuing Education Credits Beyond Masters Degree (MLIS)